News across Greater Crestview

Real life Rosie the Riveters meet in Gulf Breeze
A few years ago, Navarre Press interviewed the now-102-year-old Thelma Taylor, one of the last Rosie the Riveter girls of the World War II era. Now, she has met her match. Fellow Rosie the Riveter Delphine Klaput, 101, was in Northwest Florida the weekend of Sept. 19 to meet…

Upcoming Meeting and Workshops
For a list of this week’s upcoming County meetings and workshops, click on the link.

Walton County Beach Operations Update
For an update regarding multiple Walton County Beach Operations projects with Director Josh Ervin, click on the link.

THURSDAY: Coffee with the City Manager
Join us for Coffee with the City Manager from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library.

Sheriff’s Investigative Services Chief Graduates From FBI Executive Development Seminar
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services Division Chief Augie Rodriguez graduated from the FBI Florida Executive Development Seminar Session XXVII in Destin.

Walton – Okaloosa Counties Construction Traffic Advisory
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Walton and Okaloosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

TUESDAY: City Council has a special meeting set for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
The City of Fort Walton Beach has a special meeting scheduled for 5:01 p.m. Tues., Sept. 29, 2026, at City Hall to discuss the budget and millage rate.

Walton County’s Land Development Code rewrite SURVEY
There’s one week left to share your feedback on Walton County’s Land Development Code rewrite! The community survey closes Friday, October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. This survey is an opportunity to identify what matters most to you and suggest improvements.
Special Meeting - September 23, 2026
A special meeting of the City Council will take place Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Annex (4100 Indian Bayou Trail).

WEDNESDAY: Customer Service office to close at 12 p.m. Sept. 30 for fiscal year 2026 closeout
Our Customer Service office will be closing at 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to allow staff time to process and close out fiscal year 2026.

Road Closure - E Toledo Ave & N 2nd St
Intersection Closed Until Further Notice

Police Corporal Thomas Zbikowski recognized with lifesaving award.
Fort Walton Beach Police Department Corporal Thomas Zbikowski was recently recognized with an award for his efforts in helping to save the the life of a man suffering cardiac arrest in April.